Re: Most underrated House

In a way I think Amouage is underrated and I know that may sound strange but my reasoning is this: I feel the amount of love shown to houses like Creed and Bond isn't always justified. While Amouage is certainly very well thought of, I don't think it gets the attention it deserves relative to some of these other houses. Amouage has their share of duds, but they have put out so much that is so very fine. JMHI.

Re: Most underrated House

Originally Posted by Dernier_Cri

In a way I think Amouage is underrated and I know that may sound strange but my reasoning is this: I feel the amount of love shown to houses like Creed and Bond isn't always justified. While Amouage is certainly very well thought of, I don't think it gets the attention it deserves relative to some of these other houses. Amouage has their share of duds, but they have put out so much that is so very fine. JMHI.

Been a relative newcomer, I am yet to sample any Amouage frags. I really need to try some

Re: Most underrated House

Originally Posted by Dernier_Cri

In a way I think Amouage is underrated and I know that may sound strange but my reasoning is this: I feel the amount of love shown to houses like Creed and Bond isn't always justified. While Amouage is certainly very well thought of, I don't think it gets the attention it deserves relative to some of these other houses. Amouage has their share of duds, but they have put out so much that is so very fine. JMHI.

I think the reason that Creed and Bond seem to get more attention is because they are more widely available than is Amouage. I was initially very impressed with Creed (less so by Bond) because I had only ever perused designer scents. I still have only sampled a couple of the Amouage offerings so I don't really have an informed opinion of them as a house. Were they more available to me I'm sure that would change.

Re: Most underrated House

Heh, Jon Rodgers beat me to it. I came here to say Diptyque. I've long overlooked this house only to find two scents that I'll probably keep in my wardrobe for quite a while - 34 and Vetyverio. Volutes is also a nice one, just can't make up my mind if it smells better on me or the wife.

Re: Most underrated House

At a certain point I'm going to look like a spokesperson for the house, but I can't stop talking about Slumberhouse. I think Josh Lobb is going to be the next great perfumier in the world, and I'll be glad to see it.

Absolutely everyone should check out his stuff. I love Sova in particular. Lasted me 18 hours with one small spray of the sample vial. He is one guy pursuing his dream and not a multinational house, not to mention he is a SUPER guy and will do anything for his fans.

Re: Most underrated House

I'll second MP&G, PdN and Parfumerie Generale and I'll throw in Etat Libre D'Orange as well...Another house that IMO, will make the history of modern perfumery but at the moment doesn't get all the attention deserved, is Vero Profumo.

Re: Most underrated House

Originally Posted by OctaVariuM

At a certain point I'm going to look like a spokesperson for the house, but I can't stop talking about Slumberhouse. I think Josh Lobb is going to be the next great perfumier in the world, and I'll be glad to see it.

Absolutely everyone should check out his stuff. I love Sova in particular. Lasted me 18 hours with one small spray of the sample vial. He is one guy perusing his dream and not a multinational house, not to mention he is a SUPER guy and will do anything for his fans.

I agree. I also think that in the past few years, MPG and Lorenzo Villoresi have started to slip out of people's minds; possibly because their newer offerings can't compete with those from the 90's and '00's. Parfum d'Empire is another house that doesn't get enough love on here.